What are the responsibilities and job description for the LTS Plant Operator Trainee position at City of Jacksonville NC?
A Little About The City: Jacksonville has one of the youngest demographics in the US with a median age of 22.8 and an estimated population of 75-80,000. The City offers a great work/life balance. We are rich in history and deep in pride of our local military as demonstrated at Lejeune Memorial Gardens near Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station. Many of our military return and plant roots here because of the lifestyle and all that the City has to offer. Another reason people stay in Jacksonville... We are a Caring Community as stated in our City seal.
The Wastewater Division: The Water Treatment Plant uses a computerized monitoring system that allows the plant manager and staff to monitor and control the performance of water filtration during all stages of treatment. To learn more about the Wastewater Treatment plant click HERE.General Description The City of Jacksonville is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Wastewater Plant Operator team to perform intermediate semiskilled work assisting in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment plant; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Chief Plant Operator.
The salary posted is the full salary range for this position. The starting salary is expected to be in the range of $37,332.05 - $48,531.81 depending on qualifications.
Operating a utility plant and performing general plant and grounds maintenance tasks.
- Makes tours of plant and checks engines, generators, pumps, aerators, tanks, filters, clarifiers and other equipment for proper functioning.
- Operates the computer control water system and monitors the wastewater alarm system.
- Starts up and shuts down pumps as necessary to regulate system flow and pressure.
- Collects, records and analyzes data on wells, pumps, tanks and chemicals.
- Operates and monitors spray irrigation facility.
- Skims grease from settling tanks, cleans sludge from drying beds, cleans barscreens, checks chemical tanks and fills with required chemicals.
- Records reading from meters and instruments, maintains records on plant operations.
- Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
- Collects samples of water and wastewater effluent, performs minor laboratory tests.
- Performs minor maintenance and lubrication on equipment.
- Performs scheduled and emergency operations as needed.
- Performs general custodial and grounds maintenance work.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.Possess the ability to learn the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water treatment plant, basic knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to water treatment plant operations, general knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of the necessary safety precautions, ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, ability to read meters and charts accurately, some skill in the use and care of hand tools.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.
Salary : $37,332 - $59,729
